Abstract
Preterm infants have been noted to benefit from massage therapy. Following massage therapy protocols using moderate pressure preterm infants have gained 31-49% more weight on average. Some studies have also shown length and head circumference growth and bone mineral density increases associated with massage therapy. These studies are reviewed in this paper along with discussion of potential underlying mechanisms.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 487-494 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Seminars in Neonatology |
Volume | 7 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 2002 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health